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 Pertussis Information |
A new California law (AB 354) requires students in grades 7-12 to receive a booster immunization (Tdap) for pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. The law comes in response to a widespread whooping cough outbreak in the state last year.
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| Type 2 Diabetes Information |
The California Department of Education developed this type 2 diabetes information in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health, American Diabetes Association, California School Nurses Organization, and Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
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| Flu Information (H1N1) |
Important information regarding the flu for parents and our community:
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| Immunizations |
All students entering school must be immunized to the requirements of the California School Immunization Law for grades K-12. New
requirements state that all 7th grade and Kindergarten students will be required to provide proof that they are up to date on the series of three Hepatitis B shots and received two doses of MMR by the first day of school. In addition, as of July 1, 2001,
any student enrolling in a California school for the first time is required to be immunized against Varicella (Chickenpox).
Students without these immunizations will not be allowed to attend school!
Parents may contact the La Habra City School District Health Services office at (562) 690-2324 for a list of local agencies providing free immunizations.
Parents without any form of Health Insurance can call the District Health Services office for information regarding Healthy Families coverage
(562) 690-2324. |
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| Medication |
Administration of medication during school hours by school
personnel will be permitted under the following conditions:
1. The physician states that it is necessary for medication to be
given during school hours; or the medication may be needed in
an emergency such as an allergic reaction.
2. Specific written directions for the administration of the
medication are given to the school personnel by the physician,
including over the counter medication.
3. Written authorization for the administration of the drug is
signed by both parents and guardian(s).
4. Medication must be brought to the school by the parent,
labeled with the student’s name, the name of the prescribing
physician, identification number or the name of the medication,
the druggist who dispensed the medication and the dosage to
be given at specific times or in specific situations. |
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